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Updates to City Density Bonus and Incentive Programs

Original title: Approve an ordinance amending density bonus and incentive program requirements in City Code Chapter 4-18 (General Permitting Standards) to clarify that the right to organize applies to density bonus and incentive programs; to authorize the director to add provisions as necessary to the land use restriction agreement to achieve the purposes of the density bonus and incentive programs and protects tenants; to allow development applications to be processed before the land use restriction agreement is signed; to allow for fee waivers; and to require an on-site professional relocation specialist, to create an offense, and to establish a penalty. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.

May 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The ordinance changes the regulatory requirements for developers participating in programs, specifically mandating the presence of a relocation specialist and establishing new penalties for non-compliance.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property Developers

Developers must comply with new requirements regarding relocation specialists and land use agreements to participate in density bonus programs.

Tenants in Density Bonus Housing

Tenants gain explicit rights to organize and access to a professional relocation specialist during development processes.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance updates city code regarding and incentive programs for developers. It introduces new requirements for tenant protections, allows for fee waivers, and clarifies the rights of tenants to organize within these programs.

Key Facts

The ordinance amends City Code Chapter 4-18 regarding density bonus and incentive programs.
Tenants in properties under these programs are explicitly granted the right to organize.
The city director is authorized to add provisions to land use restriction agreements to protect tenants.
Development applications may now be processed before the land use restriction agreement is signed.
The ordinance allows for the waiver of certain fees.
Developers are required to provide an on-site professional relocation specialist.
The ordinance creates a new offense and establishes a penalty for violations.
The city reports that this item has no fiscal impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a density bonus program?

It is a program that allows developers to build more units than normally permitted in exchange for providing certain public benefits, such as affordable housing.

What does the new requirement for a relocation specialist mean for tenants?

Developers must now provide a professional on-site to assist tenants with relocation processes, as mandated by the new ordinance.

Does this ordinance cost the city money?

No, the city has stated that this item has no fiscal impact.

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